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Harry came home a few hours before they had to leave, he went straight to Ginny wrapping his arms around her. All he kept thinking about since they picked up Redding was what if it had been Ginny in Hermione's place.
He didn't blame Severus for wanting a piece of the man, he granted him that. Yes it may not have been the right thing to do by law, but it was by everything else.
"So is everything okay?"
"Gin you know you can come out and ask about her directly."
"Do I have that right after everything that happen?"
"Why wouldn't you, you both were friends for years."
"But I was horrid to her, if it was me I don't know if I would ever be able to let that go. Not after the things I said to her."
"You think you said terrible things to her…."
"No, I really did. I don't deserve to be forgiven for them, they really were awful."
Ginny never told Harry what she actually said to Hermione, he had tried to get her to tell him in the last several months after she found out what Ron had done, but she always refused. Harry let it be figuring that when she was ready she would talk to him about it.
"Let's just get through today, we are staying at the castle tonight and maybe you can talk to Hermione tomorrow."
Ginny nodded, Harry leaned over kissing her before following her up to go help get the boys ready to go.
~~^~~SSHG~~^~~
Luna stood in front of the full length mirror looking at the dress she wore, Hermione thought it was a beautiful dress that suited Luna. It looked to made of some kind of satin that depending on how she moved would change colors. It had long sleeves that created a "V" at her hands and a loop that went over her middle fingers. It reached the floor to trial behind the petite blonde girl.
"Luna, that dress if beautiful." Hermione said as she came out of the bathroom.
"It was my mothers."
"Well it suites you so well, I'm sure your mother would be so happy that you chose to wear her dress."
"Days like today I miss her terribly."
"I know." Hermione said thinking of her own mum that was lost to her. But she quickly pulled herself out of her funk to say,
"So, let's get these flowers into your hair."
Hermione had never been much for messing with her own hair, it always seemed like a lost cause. But it was fun creating a style for Luna that would suite her and allow for the small daises she had to put in her hair.
Once they were finished with Luna's hair Hermione sat to work on her own when Luna came up to her saying,
"I have a comb for you to wear today."
She handed Hermione a box, she took the lid off to reveal a silver and emerald comb.
"Oh Luna this is beautiful."
"It belonged to my grandmother, it just doesn't suite me." Hermione thought about how true her statement was, Luna's personality was more light and airy. Hermione saw how pastel colors suited the woman better. "I would like for you to have it, a gift for being my ribbon barer today."
"Luna," Hermione said overwhelmed, "I couldn't possibly…."
"I'll never have use for it, and it deserves to be out of the box once in a while."
"But it belongs in your family."
"And do you not think you're a part of my family? I insist."
Hermione gave up trying to talk her out of giving it to her, hugging Luna she said,
"Thank you so much, I'll always cherish it."
"You're welcome, now let's get your hair fixed up then I think we will pretty much be ready."
~~^~~SSHG~~^~~
Severus barley made it back for the handfasting, he stood just outside the door against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest before he heard.
"Come on Al, let's go see grams." The voice was female, Severus assumed it was Mrs. Potter.
He heard the child fuss then Longbottom say,
"Let him be, I don't mind. Al can be honorary ribbon barer for me."
"Are you sure Luna…." Potter said.
"She's not going to care, I think she might even appreciate it." Neville said.
"Very well." Ginny said before he saw her come out of the door, she turned looking at him before back to where her parents were with Ronald. She turned back to Severus saying,
"Professor." Before heading off toward her family.
Next Longbottom came out with Potter who was holding a boy that was not quite a toddler yet. The child looked at Severus, then he smiled at him. Severus had no idea what made the child do that but he gave a small smile back.
When he felt a tug at his leg he looked down to see Scropius standing there, he leaned down saying.
"Are you not suppose to be with your parents?"
"Dad said I could." The boy said.
Severus looked up at Draco who nodded, Severus nodded back before saying.
"I suppose."
The boy leaned against the wall as Severus was with his arms crossed over his chest.
Unknown to the two of them against the wall Draco had turned to check on Scorpius, then he tapped Astoria who turned to look. They smiled at one another before turning their attention back to the front.
Luna was standing at the closed door to the courtyard, she took a deep breath before Hermione said,
"Are you ready?"
"Yes, I have been for a long time."
The door opened and Luna stepped out followed by Hermione.
Severus looked up to see Hermione, his breath froze in his chest at the sight of her. She was a beautiful sight, the dress flattered her to no end and sent his thoughts into a spiral of what was held under the dark green fabric. She glanced over at him giving him a smile that he knew was meant for only him and it truly lit up his whole world. He watched as her expression changed then he remember he had a very nice black eye, he gave her a small smile before she turned back around.
He watched as they walked toward where Longbottom stood with Potter and Minerva, he couldn't take his eyes off of her if he tried. He finally closed his eyes releasing a long held breath as he tried to calm the storm that suddenly stirred in him.
Hermione reached the fountain behind Luna, when Al saw her he held his arms out to her. Luna whispered,
"Go on." Before walking up to Neville.
Hermione took Al from Harry smiling at the boy as she went back to where she was suppose to stand beside Luna.
Severus watched as she took the boy from Potter smiling at him, his heart clenched as he remembered the child his mind conjured up the other morning. As he watched the scene before him he realized what a good mother she would have been, nothing like his own. Standing there his chest ached at not being able to ever give her a child.
The ceremony went as expected Severus watched as Mrs. Potter came up to take Albus from Hermione, he didn't know what he expected but he watched as the women looked at one another before Al went to his mother, Hermione kissing the top of the boys head before walking away.
Severus stood against the wall just watching her, how did he ever deserve anything so beautiful in his dark damaged life? She was walking toward him when she was stopped by the younger Mr. Weasley he couldn't hear what was being said but he knew by the look on Hermione's face that it was not pleasant.
He started toward them as Potter came up to the pair,
"Ron, let's go in and get some cake." Harry said.
Ron looked between Harry and Hermione before saying to Harry,
"She told you didn't she?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about Ron, come on."
"She told you what happen that night, of course I'm sure she left parts out."
Hermione looked between the two men, both who use to be her friends.
"I said nothing Ronald." She finally said turning to walk away when Ron grabbed her arm just as Severus stepped up to them saying to Hermione.
"Let's go inside."
"Yes." Hermione said as Ron said.
"You are no longer bonded to her Snape, this is none of your concern."
Severus lowered his voice to an dangerous level before saying to Ron.
"Let. Her. Go."
Ron let go of her arm, Severus smiled before offering his arm to Hermione which she took as they walked inside toward the great hall.
"What happen between the two of you?" Severus asked wanting to know why the younger Mr. Weasley held such hatred for her.
"Not now, I will not be the cause of ruining Luna's day."
He nodded his head to her as they entered the hall.
Author's Note: Comments really do make me smile and brighten my day.
Also I wanted to let you know that I have a couple of Severus/Hermione videos on youtube, the link is in my profile.